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Re: Pope resigns

Originally Posted by MMC

How do you think this will affect the Catholic Church? Do you think it is also about the change with Catholics here in America? Besides his health issues and age. I wonder how the Leaders of some other religions are reacting to this news.

No...

I think it has to do with character.... If you can no longer do your job to the best of your abilities it's time to retire.

I'm sure when you're 86 the travel, responsibilities, masses, meetings etc can be very stressful.... 86 is pretty old.

Re: Pope resigns

I think it has to do with character.... If you can no longer do your job to the best of your abilities it's time to retire.

I'm sure when you're 86 the travel, responsibilities, masses, meetings etc can be very stressful.... 86 is pretty old.

My great grandmother on my father's side lived to be 105 years old. She lived by herself and took care of her house and property. When she was 104 years old, I saw her catching some of her chickens and wringing their necks, that is a fact.

Re: Pope resigns

Originally Posted by X Factor

Given that Pope John Paul looked like he could barely hold his head up toward the end of his life, yet he was Pope until he died, the health reason thing seems a little surprising. Seemed like there was always some controversy around this Pope.

No pope has had to be as "international" as Pope Benedict has been. The way information travels now requires a pope that can respond quickly. Pretty tough when you're 85.

Who shall ascend the hill of the Lord? And who shall stand in his holy place? He who has clean hands and a pure heart, who does not lift up his soul to what is false, and does not swear deceitfully. Psalm 24"True law is right reason in agreement with nature . . . Whoever is disobedient is fleeing from himself and denying his human nature [and] will suffer the worst penalties . . ." - Cicero

Re: Pope resigns

Originally Posted by MMC

Yeah.....I would say one who wasn't anywhere close of really being popular or a force for their religion. Plus he is getting out during their crisis over Marriage with Catholics in the US, as well as the usual issues.

Pope Benedict has been esteemed by Traditional Catholics, and I am one of those. He has been a force for a restoration of a true Catholic faith and identity.

Who shall ascend the hill of the Lord? And who shall stand in his holy place? He who has clean hands and a pure heart, who does not lift up his soul to what is false, and does not swear deceitfully. Psalm 24"True law is right reason in agreement with nature . . . Whoever is disobedient is fleeing from himself and denying his human nature [and] will suffer the worst penalties . . ." - Cicero